Year in Review: Dukes arrived in D.C. in 2008 with a new sense of optimism and an improved approach at the plate. He hit an impressive 13 home runs that year in a little under 350 plate appearances while posting a .382 wOBA. In 2009, he took a step in the wrong direction. The 25-year-old Dukes hit just .250/.337/.393 with eight home runs and a .312 wOBA in 416 plate appearances. He had a dismal .143 ISO and he drew walks at a career-low rate. We've also seen the disappearance of his base-stealing ability. Dukes swiped more than 30 bases during his first two seasons of minor league baseball and snagged 13 during a half-season in 2008. But, even with more playing time in '09, he stole just three.

The Year Ahead: It's not exactly clear what Dukes is doing wrong. We just know that he's not improving. He regressed in nearly every offensive category last season and played terribly in the outfield, posting a -15.1 UZR/150 in center field and a -5.8 in right. Dukes is operating as if he no longer cares about baseball and has no desire to get any better. He was drafted by the Rays in 2002 and showed promise almost immediately out of the gate, but a lack of maturity and several questionable off-the-field actions prompted his trade to Washington. Now with two seasons under his belt as a National, we've been given no reason to think he'll grow up and reach his potential. Another season of disappointing numbers is likely. (Drew Silva)

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